\u201cFor we know, brothers and sisters loved by God that He has chosen you.\u201d \u00a01 Thessalonians 1:4 CSB
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I went to my first gymnastics meet yesterday, it was for 6 and 7 year olds. \u00a0I had no idea what to expect, my knowledge of gymnastics is limited to watching occasionally on T.V. \u00a0I have no gymnastic ability whatsoever, the thought of falling backwards to do a back handspring petrifies me. \u00a0Yet I watched these brave young girls dance, twirl and flip like there was no tomorrow. It was truly amazing. They had no fear, they were being watched by hundreds of spectators as they performed their routines. \u00a0Their concentration and focus on the task in front of them was inspirational, truly. These young girls had worked hard to be here. They had qualified and were chosen to represent their team. This wasn\u2019t just any meet, this was States. \u00a0They were competing against the best in the state.
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What I learned yesterday is that each girl on these teams had to be invited to be a member of the team. That is how it all starts for them, with the invitation. God has done the same thing for us. He has invited us to be a part of His winning team, through Jesus. We have to accept the invitation before we start the training. Once we do that, our lives will never be the same again. But we don\u2019t have to worry, we have the best coach in the world leading our team. He\u2019s got our back, literally.
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Yesterday, during one of the floor routines, the young gymnast hesitated, looking over her shoulder for her coach. \u00a0The coach immediately ran out onto the mat to spot her for her tumbling run. Coach\u2019s are allowed to do that for their young athletes. \u00a0They understand they are new to the sport and need a little more help than the advanced gymnasts. God does the same thing for us if we need it. \u00a0Just as we\u2019re starting our run, gaining speed, getting ready for that first tumble, He\u2019s there spotting us. He\u2019s got His hand at the small of our back as we leap into the air, tuck our bodies and tumble. \u00a0When our feet touch the ground He helps lift us up for the next flip. Before you know it, we\u2019ve reached the opposite corner and are saluting the judges. Cause people are watching how you handle the ups and downs of life. \u00a0They\u2019re watching to see if you falter in your walk with the Lord. And you will, but even your missteps will be right steps with the Lord. You can be \u201cshore\u201d of that. He uses all things to the good for those who trust and believe in Him (Romans 8:28 NIV).
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Start your run, you\u2019ve been chosen. The mat is all yours, God is spotting you, go for the gold. Let the tumbling begin.
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